Registration open for Pet CPR class at Independent Park Community Center in Upper Macungie

January 24, 2013

Pet owners interested in learning how to perform pet CPR can register for a class to be held from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May 25, at the Independent Park Community Center, 150 Independent Rd., Breinigsville.

Topics covered during the class include giving pet first aid, rescue breathing, pet CPR techniques, how to respond when a pet is choking, what to do for heat and cold induce injuries, care during poisoning, bleeding, care for bites and stings, how to check pet vital signs and assessing injuries, according to the township's website.

The course will be offered by Jack Rosa-Martir of Pet Tech in partnership with Upper Macungie Township. The class is limited to 12 people and registration along with payment must be received by May 17, according to the website.

Cost is $125 and checks should be made payable to Upper Macungie Township.